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Average Rent in Laguna Hills 92653 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Laguna Hills 92653, Mission Viejo, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,016/mo
Lowest Available
$2,539/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Laguna Hills 92653
32 listed units across 3 buildings offering 1 bed units in Laguna Hills 92653 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $73/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 9, D2 | $3,788 | $3,616 | $172 |
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 8, A | $2,659 | $2,539 | $120 |
| Vilara | Unit 106 | $2,975 | $2,876 | $99 |
| Vilara | Unit 431 | $3,345 | $3,246 | $99 |
| Vilara | Unit 520, The Club II | $3,974 | $3,875 | $99 |
| Vilara | Unit 554, The Pinnacle | $3,995 | $3,896 | $99 |
| Vilara | Unit 556, The Pinnacle | $3,970 | $3,871 | $99 |
| Vilara | Unit 105, The Boutique | $2,976 | $2,878 | $98 |
Laguna Hills 92653 vs Mission Viejo, CA Average
Laguna Hills 92653 is cheaper than the Mission Viejo, CA average by $44/mo (1%). The citywide average is $3,060/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Laguna Hills 92653?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Laguna Hills 92653 is $3,016 per month across 3 apartment communities and 29 available units.
The most affordable option is Aliso Creek Apartments starting at $2,539/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,016/mo.
Prices range from $2,539 to $4,627 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Laguna Hills 92653
Rent Prices by Apartment in Laguna Hills 92653
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Creek Apartments | $2,539/mo | $2,611/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Villa Solana Apartments | $2,615/mo | $2,690/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Vilara | $2,876/mo | $3,362/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Laguna Hills 92653
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,016/mo.
Comfortable income
$145,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,539/mo), you need to earn at least $102,000/year.
Median household income in Laguna Hills 92653 is $136,071 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Laguna Hills 92653
Overall prices in Laguna Hills 92653 runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Laguna Hills 92653's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,016 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,360/mo |
Population
92,415
Median household income
$136,071
Census median rent
$2,713/mo
Census rent burden
34.8%
Median age
46.1
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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